April 9, 2023
BOSTON – Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) has named Joshua Davis as the new executive director of the Edgerley Family South Boston Club after over two decades with the organization. Davis replaces Harry Duvall, who was involved with the Club for 18 impactful years before moving on to a new opportunity. Davis will use his wealth of experience and relationships to build upon the South Boston Club’s foundation in providing enriching resources, facilities […]
April 9, 2023
Williamson College of the Trades is proud and grateful to announce a recent gift of $7M from The Howley Foundation. The generous donation will help fund the construction of a new 72-bed dormitory, thereby extending the opportunity of a Williamson education to a greater number of students. To recognize the gift, the College’s new residence hall will bear the Howley name. Founder and chairman, W. Nicholas Howley articulates that The Howley Foundation’s mission is to […]
April 9, 2023
Paso del Norte Community Foundation (PdNCF) is pleased to announce their third annual REIMAGINE NONPROFIT CONFERENCE May 3, 2023 in El Paso, TX. Recognizing the need to build financial capacity within nonprofit organizations PdNCF is hosting this high-level thought leadership and skill-building event for as many as 350 charitable executives. The conference is designed for nonprofit executive leadership, staff, and board members, to come together to think, develop, network, and grow. The conference will take place on May 3rd and features diverse programming by […]
January 15, 2023
Local United Way Tocqueville Society Grows Leaps & Bounds is CEO George McCanless’ take on a new way to raise five and six figure gifts for local United Way programs. Here’s what McCanless has to share about United Way of Central Georgia’s recent increase in major donor revenue: Local United Ways across the country are continuing to battle a double whammy of declining workplace giving combined with more companies switching to third party processors that […]
November 27, 2022
Jim Eskin Provides Donors Sound Giving Advice is one fundraising veteran’s advice to major donors when making a big gift. Here’s what Eskin has to share. There are more than 1.5 million non-profits in the U.S. touching, improving and saving more lives by championing every conceivable mission under the sun. Whether it’s health, education, economic development, arts and culture, animal welfare or a host of human services, each of their missions is noble. So how […]
November 27, 2022
NANOE Says, “Strong CEOs Build Strong Nonprofit Boards” is NANOE President Louis Fawcett’s experience with boards that actually work. Here’s what Fawcett has to share: As the fastest growing alliance of nonprofits in the world, NANOE (National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Professionals) often receives this question from our members: “What are the keys to having strong nonprofit Boards?” Behind this question is the stark reality: the traditional expectations and norms for how Boards work […]
November 5, 2022
Jayne Agency – Ten Elements of Nonprofit Branding is Brooke Foley’s take on how to truly understand and message your charity’s mission. Here’s what this marketing veteran shared last week with NANOE Members during her expert presentation: A solid brand platform empowers charities to invest confidently across TIME, MONEY, and PEOPLE in ways that will garner dependable, repeatable, scalable revenue–all essential to keeping a nonprofit serving its beneficiaries. It creates a stable foundation by which […]
October 31, 2022
Dr. Beverly Gurley, President of Ecumenical University, and Dr. Luella Redfern, long-time Ecumenical University Trustee will oversee EU graduations and personally minister at CityLight Catalyst Centers across East Africa in December. Annual visits are vital to the mission and connect CityLight’s stateside leadership with the missionaries planting life-changing programs in rural African villages and the children and families experiencing life-changing resources and support. CityLight Catalyst Centers release human potential, create business ecosystems, and launch ministry […]
August 18, 2022
Community Centric Fundraising – Who’s Right Who’s Wrong? w Ninette Enrique & Jason Lewis poses two genuine perspectives on a new movement branded as Community Centric Fundraising. We welcome your comments (please share your opinions below). VISIT HERE TO SEE NINETTE ENRIQUE & JASON LEWIS’ ORIGINAL POSTS ON LINKEDIN Here’s what Ninette & Jason had to say on LinkedIn: Ninette Enrique – Community Centric Fundraising vs. The Mainstream Ninette says, “THIS ARTICLE IS WORTH READING, […]
July 31, 2022
Bishop Redfern II asks the question, "Does Vu Le Hate Donors? Is Community-Centric Fundraising innovative or insipid?" Community-Centric Fundraising is a fundraising model that is grounded in equity and social justice. We prioritize the entire community over individual organizations, foster a sense of belonging and interdependence, present our work not as individual transactions but holistically, and encourage mutual support between nonprofits. ~ Vu Le
If you set aside the word salad (interdependence, holistically, mutual support, etc.) your still stuck with the red flags of equity, social justice, community vs. individual, etc. The discerning reader knows exactly where this headed.
August 7, 2022
In today’s competitive marketplace, organizations are constantly looking to out maneuver their competitors, and stand out from the crowd to attract more customers. For nonprofit organizations (NPOs), whilst their business goals may look a little different to commercial companies, it’s just as important that they’re able to create an eye-catching brand, since they’re competing with their rivals for limited funding. So how should NPOs go about creating a stand-out brand? In this post, we’ll provide […]
August 7, 2022
Nonprofit Employee Retention – Keep Your Top Talent reveals why charities need to invest in this important free market enterprise principle. Retaining top talent in a nonprofit organization is one of the most important tasks of the HR department. They need to develop strategies to keep employees motivated. There should also be an increase in training programs to help them grow within your organization. It’s not as easy as it sounds because you need to […]
July 30, 2022
Joanne Oppelt’s Sustainable High ROI Fundraising System is one nonprofit veteran’s take on building proper organizational infrastructure. As a nonprofit executive director, you have limited resources to meet Increased demands. You must attract talent while competing with for-profit wages. You need to upgrade your technology to ward off cyberthreats. You want engaged board members to carry your message into the community. And, because the funding pie seems to be shrinking, there is no end in […]
July 16, 2022
Nonprofits During Recession – New Facts About Charitable Giving is based on Norman Gildin’s 2022 research. Here’s what Norman has to share: Who was Vilfredo Pareto? Like Quasimodo might say, the name rings a bell. A good fundraiser should know who he was! The Pareto Principle Pareto was the Italian economist who, in 1895, conceived the idea that 80 percent of the wealth and property in Italy was owned by 20 percent of the inhabitants. […]
July 7, 2022
Strategic Fundraising Group – Golf, Anyone? – A Nonprofit Primer is Norman Gildin’s take on the power of golf tournament fundraising. Here’s what Norman has to share: It is believed that golf was invented in the 15th century as a game played on the eastern coast of Scotland. This is in an area close to the royal capital of Edinburgh. In those days, players would attempt to hit a pebble over dunes and around tracks […]
July 2, 2022
Lucille Adams Says, “Nonprofit Web Design Can Be Your Success” is one veteran’s take on how to message your mission online. Web design has had an immense impact on how the marketing strategy has evolved over the years. While web design may not seem like it plays a massive role in the marketing of your business, there are many other ways that it can positively impact your marketing strategy in different areas. It is vital […]
June 18, 2022
Nonprofit Social Media – Cynthia Young is one digital marketer’s thoughts on charity and wacky social media! Here’s what Cynthia has to share: At the time being, people go online to promote their businesses, personalities, and services. In most cases, when the one who does everything correctly, for example, uses SEO and Content Marketing strategies tips, gains the outcome and popularity. But what to do if your brand deals with some non-profit purposes? Does that […]
June 18, 2022
Nonprofit Entrepreneurs – Top 10 Qualities is John Adams take on the characteristics one must possess to succeed in the charitable sector. Here’s what Adam’s has to share: If you are tired of your job and your life, you are probably seeking greater control and better rewards. If you believe that you deserve more and you are ready to strive for it, nonprofit entrepreneurship is an excellent option. However, setting up and running a nonprofit […]
June 18, 2022
Cummings School of Architecture at Roger Williams University celebrates a historic investment in a Rhode Island institution of higher-learning. 2022 (BOSTON, Mass.) – Woburn-based Cummings Foundation has again invested in workforce development through a new $20 million pledge to Roger Williams University. This commitment, the largest in the Rhode Island institution’s history, will support multidisciplinary programming at the newly rededicated Cummings School of Architecture. A new Cummings Institute for Real Estate is centered within Cummings […]
June 16, 2022
Yndia Lorick-Wilmot – Boston Arts Academy Foundation celebrates BAAF’s newest board member. Boston, MA – Boston Arts Academy Foundation is pleased to announce that writer, sociologist, educator and digital creator, Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, Ph.D. has joined the Boston Arts Academy Foundation’s Board of Directors. A resident of Milton, Lorick-Wilmot holds a B.A. in Sociology from Trinity College – Hartford and a Ph.D. in Sociology from Northeastern University. She also holds a Graduate certificate in Women’s Studies from the […]